University of South Carolina Institute for Southern Studies

University of South Carolina Institute for Southern Studies University of South Carolina's Institute for Southern Studies

Created to foster the study of the American South, the Institute for Southern Studies serves as a link to the very rich research resources at the University of South Carolina as well as providing access to other important research facilities throughout the state. It brings together outstanding faculty specializing in the study of the South from a wide variety of disciplines for research, teaching, special seminars and public programs.

Expect a nail-biterđź‘€
09/18/2026

Expect a nail-biterđź‘€

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In 1739, enslaved Africans in South Carolina rose up and began a march towards freedom in Spanish Florida. Historian Mar...
09/15/2026

In 1739, enslaved Africans in South Carolina rose up and began a march towards freedom in Spanish Florida. Historian Mark Smith tells the story of the Stono Rebellion, the largest slave uprising in the British mainland American colonies in this episode from Australia's ABC.

A desperate and dangerous march towards freedom.

Take on the South - tailgate edition!
09/14/2026

Take on the South - tailgate edition!

Is Towson another cakewalk? We shall see tomorrow!
09/11/2026

Is Towson another cakewalk? We shall see tomorrow!

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Is Towson another cakewalk? We shall see tomorrow when we are back in Williams-Brice, under the lights!
09/11/2026

Is Towson another cakewalk? We shall see tomorrow when we are back in Williams-Brice, under the lights!

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A tribute to from our director!
09/09/2026

A tribute to from our director!

Two football fans, two different generations. Connor Smith sits down with Thomas Brown to argue their predictions of the...
09/01/2026

Two football fans, two different generations. Connor Smith sits down with Thomas Brown to argue their predictions of the Gamecocks 2027f football season record.

Two football fans, two different generations. Connor Smith sits dow...

Our director sits down with Shell Suber to chat about the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and what it was like...
08/28/2026

Our director sits down with Shell Suber to chat about the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and what it was like to work with him.

Check it out below!

Mark sits down with professional photographer and Republican commun...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this free event with Assistant Professor Emily Allen!
08/20/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this free event with Assistant Professor Emily Allen!

08/18/2026

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